Buy Before You Sell is trusted by thousands of the nation's leading lenders and real estate partners. Together, we've unlocked millions in clients' equity and helped them move into the home of their dreams.


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My clients were initially looking at cross-collateral and bridge loans, but the fees were so high. With HomeLight, my clients were able to qualify for financing and use their available assets without breaking the bank. I'm absolutely impressed with this program.

Randy Vance | Loan Officer
Forest Grove, OR
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Buy Before You Sell was quite literally a life saver for my client, who was recently widowed. HomeLight unlocked her equity and helped her put enough money down to qualify without paying off any extra debts. 10/10. Would recommend!
Jonathan W. | Loan Officer
Fern Park, Florida
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Buy Before You Sell by HomeLight rocks. My buyer client was able to purchase their next home with a non-contingent offer. The seller had a short sale, hence they could not entertain any contingent offers. This program made this transaction possible.
Santosh Manjrekar | Loan Officer
Aurora, CO
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This was a great experience with the Buy Before You Sell program. My buyer was able to get the equity out of their current home and did not have to worry about bringing any funds to the closing table.
Daniel Stephens | Loan Officer
Jeffersonville, IN
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Great program! Allowed my client with large equity but nothing saved to make her new purchase. This is great for clients that have good equity and need their current mortgage taken out of their DTI. Excellent product.
Karla E. | Loan Officer
Winter Haven, FL
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I can’t say enough good things about my HomeLight experience with my client. She was going to take a traditional bridge loan with all of the associated fees, but this worked out much better. Everyone was very responsive and we closed in 8 days.

Carrie Diaz | Loan Officer
Culver City, CA
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The HomeLight team was ready to assist from day one. They were always readily available to answer questions and we closed in a timely manner. They absolutely exceeded my expectations and that of my clients.
Katie Mendoza | Loan Officer
Elgin, TX
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My account rep, Cheryl, went above and beyond to get the transaction done. There were a lot of last minute items that needed to be addressed and she was able to pull it off and get us closed in time.
Thomas W. | Loan Officer
Hamilton, NJ
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HomeLight allowed my borrower to stay under contract on their new home after an attempted kick-out clause. Their team was absolutely stellar and the process was so much smoother than anticipated. This will be my standard option for clients who are selling their home and buying a new one!
Alex Carriker | Loan Officer
Yelm, WA
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"I'm always looking to connect with new agents, and this product is an amazing talking point to facilitate that. With HomeLight, I'm opening up conversations with new partners while also fulfilling my role and assisting them in growing their businesses."

Jon Shrum | Loan Officer
Orange County, CA
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This program is a necessary tool for building my realtor relationships and bringing clients to their new home with a non-contingent offer. It's also key to helping the listing realtor get clients' top dollar on a refreshed and staged home.
Judy H. | Loan Officer
Carmichael, CA
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HomeLight allowed my buyer to act quickly when presented with a great opportunity to buy. The property had only 18 days before it would have been foreclosed. We were able to close in 16 days from offer acceptance. Thanks for saving the deal for all parties.
Joseph Khan | Loan Officer
rentwood, CA
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This was my first transaction with HomeLight via The Loan Store. My client and referral partner were both happy with the process. We even closed a little early on the new home. PS: The listing agent has given me 2 referrals already!
Matt Bouchard | Loan Officer
Spring Hill, FL
Saved the day
"HomeLight made it super easy, answered all of my questions, and saved the day for this client and the real estate agent. The agent is going to send me 100% of his business moving forward, since we could get the deal done when another lender couldn't. I can't say enough good things about HomeLight."
Dec 5, 2024
Seamless process and outstanding support
"With Buy Before You Sell, we unlocked $166k from our client's departing residence and, thanks to Equity Boost, secured an additional $34k using proof of assets. That gave my client the full $200k needed towards their new home! The process was seamless, and support was outstanding every step of the way. Buy Before You Sell with Equity Boost truly made my client’s dream home a reality."
Oct 22, 2024
Seamless transition
"We were able to help a client who is relocating, purchase a home and start his new job prior to selling the current home. Without BBYS, he would still be commuting 3 hrs each way."
Jul 22, 2024
A win-win for everyone
"This family needed equity and needed to write an offer without sales contingency - they also needed time to get their home ready to list. It was a WIN WIN for everyone."
Jul 18, 2024
Won in a multiple offer situation
"Buy Before You Sell was an AMAZING product that helped our clients secure a home they never could have gotten without this program. They were able to win in a multiple offer situation and close quickly! Our rep was so quick at communicating so that even though this was my first time, I was able to feel like the expert. Thank you HomeLight!"
Jul 18, 2024
A key that unlocks possibilities
"HomeLight's Buy Before You Sell program is a game-changer! It's truly empowering for homebuyers who want to seize their dream home without the stress of selling first. This innovative solution allowed my clients to unlock the equity in their current home, giving them the freedom to make a competitive offer on their perfect property. The process was remarkably smooth and efficient. Home Light's team guided us every step of the way, explaining complex concepts with clarity and patience. It was incredible to see my buyers move into their new home with confidence, knowing they had the financial backing to make it happen.This program is a beacon of hope for those caught in the buy-sell dilemma. It eliminates the anxiety of timing and provides a clear path forward. I've seen firsthand how it transforms lives and makes homeownership dreams a reality. If you're looking to upgrade your home but feel stuck, I wholeheartedly recommend Home Light's Buy Before You Sell program. It's not just a service; it's a key that unlocks possibilities and turns "someday" into "today." Take the leap – your dream home is waiting!"
Jul 17, 2024
The perfect solution
"The entire process with HomeLight was efficient and enjoyable from start to finish. Their service and communication was impeccable, and both myself and my buyers felt well supported during the process. This was the perfect solution for my buyers that needed to offer a non-contingent offer to win their bid, but wouldn't have been able to had it not been for the benefits of the HomeLight product."
Jul 15, 2024
Closed without having to move twice
"Our buyer was able to successfully close on her dream home without having to move twice. HomeLight accomplished everything they were looking to do!"
Jul 10, 2024
Increased sales
"HomeLight's Buy Before You Sell has helped me and my team increase our sales dramatically even in this high interest rate environment. This program checks all the boxes."
Jun 28, 2024
Communication was excellent
"I was able to help these clients purchase their dream home with less stress about selling their departing home. The communication was excellent from the HomeLight Team which helped me to communicate the process with my buyers and agent."
Jun 23, 2024
Saved the deal for all parties
"HomeLight enabled me to ready my buyer to act quickly when presented with a great Opportunity to buy. The property we were buying had only 18 days before it would have been foreclosed. We were able to Close in 16 days from Offer Acceptance. Thanks for saving the deal for all parties."
Jun 21, 2024
Seamless process from beginning to end
"I cannot say enough great things about how seamless this process was from beginning to end. From the initial application and communication with Deborah Shutt, I was beyond impressed with her great customer service, the information and education she provided, her positive and gracious attitude, I really felt Deborah went above and beyond to help me feel in every way possible. Kim Tanner was my next contact and always made sure to answer every question and concern whether via email, phone, or text. I truly appreciated these two ladies; it was a great experience, and my clients achieved their dream of purchasing w/out having to wait to sell their home. They were so happy with this program, they quickly referred their family and friends."
Jun 21, 2024
Clients are over the moon
"This is the third time we have used Buy Before You Sell and each time our clients have been satisfied with the result. These clients in particular are over the moon that they were able to get into their dream home. Would highly recommend HomeLight to anyone looking to buy before they sell."
Jun 19, 2024
Maximized the sale price of departing residence
"Our client would not have been able to purchase her new home without the Buy Before You Sell program. She needed to clear out her house before listing it and there was no way to do that without having another house already purchased. Not only did she get the house she wanted, but she'll likely net a higher profit from the sale of her departing residence since her Realtor will now be able to present it for sale in a much more desirable manner."
Jun 18, 2024
High-tech, intuitive, and easy-to-use system
"HomeLight's Buy Before You Sell program is a high tech, intuitive and easy system to use for clients who are relocating and either can't sell or don't want the hassle of selling before they close on a new home. The staff are very knowledgable, friendly and thorough - could not have been a smoother process!"
Jun 18, 2024
Smooth process and stellar team
"HomeLight allowed us to stay under contract for the borrowers new home after a kick out clause was trying to be issued. Their process and team was absolutely stellar and went so much more smooth than I anticipated. I'll be having this as my standard second option for clients that are planning on selling their home and buying a new one!"
Jun 5, 2024
Quick process and simple to use
"HomeLight Buy Before You Sell program was a great solution for my client to move into their new home. It was a quick process and simple to use. I would highly recommend this program to real estate agents and buyers."
May 23, 2024
Excellent support and get us closed in time
"My account rep Cheryl went above and beyond to get this done, there were a lot of last minute items that needed to be addressed and she was able to pull it off and get us closed in time."
May 23, 2024
Great program for clients with limited savings
"Great program! Allowed my client with large equity but nothing saved, to make her new purchase possible. This is great for clients that need their current mortgage taken out of their DTI and that have good equity on their home. Excellent product that I think realtors should promote as well"
May 22, 2024
Seamless equity access
"This was a great experience with the Buy Before You Sell program. My buyer was able to get the equity out of their current home and did not have to worry about bringing any funds to the closing table."
May 20, 2024
Great communication
"Great communication and collaboration from all of the Buy Before You Sell staff, learned so much and everyone was patient and worked through any questions or concerns that arose."
May 20, 2024
Everyone was helpful
"I had to do a deep dive into three different programs for my borrowers to help them meet their goals. Bridge Loan they would not qualify, cash buys they did not have the 3% to deposit due to the fact all of their equity was in their departing residence. The borrowers made two offers on the same property but they were both rejected. We submitted a Homelight loan application and at first it was rejected due to acreage. I had an opportunity to chat with Richie and explain that there were two parcels and we could take one parcel and not both. HomeLight agreed to do it and the borrowers made an offer contingent on financing and we closed last Friday. Everyone was very helpful through out the process and I have also submitted another to obtain equity out of departing residence."
May 13, 2024
Avoid additional expenses
"HomeLight provided a way to fund my clients next home purchase prior to selling their current home! Using money from HomeLight, my clients also avoided capital gains tax by avoiding selling stock for funding!"
May 10, 2024
Excellent support
"I was advised of the product after a borrower was unable to get his offer accepted due to his offer being contingent on the sale of his departing residence. The process was extremely quick. Everyone’s responsibility was laid out efficiently. This was my second deal I closed and was worried I would do something wrong. The representative was amazing and very understanding of my concerns. Cheryl addressed every question I had. We had a small issue with the solar panels and Cheryl was always willing to provide options. She stood on top of this deal to ensure we kept on schedule. The process was very simple. I watched the LO video and even shared with my realtor partners their video to ensure they were getting the information firsthand. I hope this is a product I can use again in the future."
May 9, 2024
Saved a rejected contingent offer
"We were able to save a previously rejected contingent offer by using the Buy Before You Sell program! Fast turn-times and great organization helped make this work!"
Apr 22, 2024
Easy to work with
"Great product but the team is even better! Easy to work with and very educational. Will try to get all Buy Before You Sell programs to the HomeLight team"
Apr 19, 2024
Strong non-contingent offer
"Buy Before You Sell helped our clients make a strong non-contingent offer in a very competitive market. They loved the idea of being able to move out before selling so that they could stage and sell their home without all of the hassle and stress!"
Apr 10, 2024
Avoid the hassle of a double move
"This was my first time using the Buy Before You Sell program, and it worked out perfectly. The borrower was able to avoid the hassle of a double move, which was terrific. The whole process was much easier than I expected."
Apr 5, 2024
One of the best and easiest
"The BBYS program was quick and easy. This is one of the best and easiest of these types of programs. I love that they actually send the money to closing and set clear expectations with the customers. They made it easy to do business with them."
Apr 2, 2024
A simple and effective solution
"The HomeLight program is exactly what our client needed. It was a simple process and the staff was in lock step throughout the transaction. I would highly recommend HomeLight when needing to tap into equity."
Mar 4, 2024
Absolutely exceeded expectations
"The HomeLight Team was ready to assist from day one. They were always readily available to answer questions and close in a timely manner. They exceeded my expectations and my clients."
Feb 27, 2024
A quick solution
"HomeLight came in to assist my buyer to close on a new home without having to wait for her home to sell first. HomeLight moved quickly to help my buyer meet her closing date and I was informed of the progress and process for the buy before you sell program throughout the process. HomeLight's staff was responsive to my questions, and always got back to me in a timely manner. If I find a buyer in the situation again, I will certainly contact them sooner versus getting a 2 week closing date extension."
Feb 13, 2024
Helps build relationships
"I find this program to be a necessary tool for building my realtor relationships and bringing clients to their new home with a non-contingent offer. In addition the Equity Unlock is key to helping their listing realtor get them top dollar on a refreshed and staged home."
Feb 6, 2024
Solved a late inning problem
"Buy Before You Sell solved a late inning problem. Buyer of exiting property could not get a clear to close in time, we used the BBYS as a backstop and it turned out to be needed."
Dec 26, 2023
Non-contingent offer for short sale situations
"Buy Before You Sell by HomeLight rocks. My buyer client was able to purchase their next home with a non-contingent offer. The seller had a short sale hence they could not entertain any contingent offers. This program made this transaction possible."
Dec 23, 2023
Quick offer, fast close
"Buy before You Sell enabled my client to quickly make an offer and close on their dream home. The HomeLight team was great to work with. Thank you!"
Dec 4, 2023
A game-changer
"HomeLight's Buy Before You Sell program is a game changer for my clients. Without this program, many would not have a strategic pathway forward. This program solves a financial challenge and mitigates an emotional one too."
Nov 28, 2023
We closed in 8 days
"I cant say enough good things about my HomeLight experience with my client. She was going to take a traditional bridge loan with all the expenses of the bridge loan and paying interest payment while she was selling her home. This worked out much better since she is just paying the HomeLight flat fee and no interest payments while selling. Everyone at HomeLight was very responsive and got this closed in 8 days. Communication was great."
Nov 6, 2023
Leads to additional referrals
"This was my first transaction with HomeLight via The Loan Store. My client and referral partner were both happy with the process. We even closed a little early on the new home. PS the listing agent has given me 2 referrals already."
Nov 2, 2023
Impressive program
"My clients initially were looking at a cross-collateral loan and then a bridge loan in order to make the move to Central Oregon. The fees were high on both of those options and couldn't quite make the deal work with the client's available assets. HomeLight to the rescue! My clients received a backup offer that allowed them to qualify for financing and use their available assets without breaking the bank. I am absolutely impressed with this program and will be using it again and again!"
Oct 24, 2023
A lifesaver
"The HomeLight Buy Before You Sell Program was quite literally a life saver for my client. She was recently widowed and really needed to make a move to put her family into a better situation. HomeLight gave her a great offer on her home and enabled her to put enough money down on her new residence to qualify without paying off any extra debts. 10/10. Would recommend!"
Jul 24, 2023
Easy and straightforward
"Using HomeLight Buy Before You Sell was super easy and straightforward. I will recommend it to any homeowners who need to sell their current residence before buying a new one."
Jun 22, 2023
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